02169cam a22003133u 4500 18450 UtSlPG 20260610133430.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 GR Thrum, Thomas G. (Thomas George), 1842-1932 Hawaiian folk tales Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-05-25 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.) "Hawaiian Folk Tales: A Collection of Native Legends" by Thomas G. Thrum is a compilation of traditional Hawaiian legends, likely written in the early 20th century. The work aims to preserve native folklore, showcasing various stories and characters intrinsic to Hawaiian culture, such as the demigod Maui and the goddess Pele. Each tale reflects the rich mythological landscape of Hawaii, illustrating the values, struggles, and beliefs of its people. At the start of the collection, Thrum emphasizes the importance of documenting Hawaiian folklore due to its gradual disappearance and references the earlier works of prominent scholars who contributed to this discourse. Following the preface, the contents indicate a range of stories from the creation myths that resemble Biblical narratives to the exploits of Maui, who captures the sun to extend daylight for his mother. Each narrative introduces distinct characters and themes, setting the stage for an exploration of Hawaiian spirituality and cultural identity throughout the chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Tales -- Hawaii Legends -- Hawaii https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18450 59836 59836